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View of the Grotto by Heilbrunn, near Salzburg

Johann Gottlieb Prestel, after Schellinger

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a natural rock archway with foliage growing on it. In the foreground there are rocks and sparse vegetation. A small urn is seen under the archway, and a cloaked figure is pointing towards the scene. The rocks and foliage are depicted in shades of brown, with darker tones for shadows and lighter tones for sunlit areas. The background displays more rocks reaching up to a sky with a few clouds. The color scheme is primarily earthy browns, giving the image an antique look.

Artwork Details

Date
1780s
Medium
aquatint printed in brown with white heightening, on original mount with engraved title affixed
Dimensions
5037 × 6193 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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